First DF shuttle tanker delivered

The 130,000dwt Aurora Spirit is the world's first dual-fuel LNG shuttle tanker, and is expected to achieve a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared with conventional shuttle tankers. (Credit: Teekay Offshore)

The world’s first dual-fuel shuttle tanker was delivered from Samsung Heavy Industries’ (SHI) Geoje shipyard in South Korea on 20 January to shipowner and operator Teekay Offshore.

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